Museum of Science

Today we went to the Museum of Science with Mrs. Haro, Mrs. Rabito, and Mrs. Terry to watch a show at the planetarium called Exploring the Solar System. We had so much fun! Make sure to ask your child about something they learned.

On the bus heading to the museum!

Checking out the space exhibit before we head into the planetarium. 

Waiting for the show to start!

Bus ride home!

 

 

 

 

 

Author Visit: Scott Magoon

Author Visit – Scott Magoon 

Stratton is pleased to announce that local illustrator/author Scott Magoon will be visiting our school on March 22^nd.

In preparation for the event, the PTO has purchased a nice collection of Scott Magoon’s books for the media center. Each classroom will have plenty of opportunity to get familiar with the author during regular library hours.

As always, the author is happy to sign the books children bring in. Feel free to send in your child’s favorite Scott Magoon book(s) used or brand new (please buy your own copies if you don’t have any at home). To make the signing process efficient, please

1. add a post-it note or note in the book stating your  child’s name (the way you want the author to address your child),
2. send the book(s) in on March 21^st, Wednesday, the day before the event to your child’s teacher.

To learn more about the author, please visit his web site at http://scottmagoon.com/all-books/.

If you have any questions please send an email to agnes_bayer@hotmail.com.

Thank you!

Animal Track Identification (Science)

Today during science with Mrs. Haro, students worked in small groups to figure out which animals made certain tracks. The K-1 class used what they learned in the background knowledge power points to help. Make sure to ask your child about it!

 

 

February Vacation!

Hi K-1 families,

I hope everyone has been enjoying their vacation! I wanted to share a few pictures from my vacation so far...

Brielle going home from the hospital!

Junior's first time meeting his little sister! By the way, he likes her a lot!

Brielle spends a lot of time sleeping!

I'd love to hear about your vacation. Make sure to email me pictures! I am looking forward to coming into Stratton to visit real soon.

 

 

 

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Today we simulated what it would be like to go to a teahouse in Japan and have a Japanese tea ceremony.

The first thing we needed to do before having tea was to wash our hands.

Next, we needed to take off our shoes before entering the teahouse.

Then, we sat in a circle around the host and watched as she cleaned the materials, scooped the tea into the teapot, and poured tea into a teacup.

Finally, the host passed out the tea. Before receiving a cup, we had to show a sign of respect by bowing in front of the host.

When the host asked us how our tea tasted, we all responded with "it's delicious!" That's another way to show respect.

Make sure to ask your child about it!

PLEASE NOTE: The K-1 class did not actually drink real tea. The cups they had were filled with water and we pretended that it was tea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camouflage

This week in science we talked about the word camouflage and how different things (Ninjas, animals, plants, etc.) have to blend into their environments.

We learned that it's important for ninjas to camouflage themselves because they were spies and didn't want to be seen.

First, we started by figuring out where we wanted to camouflage or hide our ninjas within the classroom. Next, we colored and cut out our ninjas.

Finally, we took turns hiding the ninjas and worked as a team to see if we could find where the ninjas were camouflaged.

Make sure to ask your child about it!
 

 

 

 

 

 

Stratton Spirit Days!

Dear Stratton Families,

We have decided to have 1 school wide spirit day a month!  The students voted on the different options before winter break and the results are in!  The following are our spirit days and a short description of how the kids could dress/do!

January 19 Stuffed Animal Day- bring 1 stuffed animal from home to school

February 9 Olympic Day- dress up in colors to support a country or wear clothing that represents a winter Olympic Sport

March 29 Crazy Hat/Wacky Hair- wear a crazy or silly hat to school or wear your hair in a funny hair-do

April 13 PJ day- Wear your PJs to school!

May Date TBD Mismatch Day- wear an outfit that totally doesn't go together, examples could be all different patterns, colors or mix sport clothing with a tie and dress shoes, the ideas are endless! 

June 8 Flip Flop Day- students dress like teachers and teachers will dress like students

We look forward to building community and having some fun through these days!

Statton Staff